Two New Parks Are Coming to Pecan Square This Fall

Yes. Pecan Square by Hillwood in Northlake, Texas, has announced two new community parks for fall 2026: Jack's Junction, an adventure-style playground, and Daffodil Park, a family park with a playground, tot track, glider swings, an outdoor lounge area, a shade structure, and terraced lawns intended to provide additional space for community activities and outdoor use. Announced for fall 2026; not confirmed open as of October 14, 2026. Buyers should verify current opening status with the developer before relying on either park.

Status disclosure: The park plans and fall 2026 timing are based on Hillwood's official Pecan Square community communications and the community website, as reviewed in October 2026. Opening schedules for community amenities can shift, so confirm current status and completed features directly with the Pecan Square team before you purchase based on either park.

Amenities are a real part of the decision when a relocating family compares master-planned communities in Northlake, Texas. Parks sit at the center of that comparison because they are the everyday spaces families actually use, and they are the features that hold up long after a model home closes. This article covers what Hillwood has announced for both parks, how they fit into Pecan Square's existing amenity network, and what relocating buyers should verify before treating either park as a finished amenity.

Quick Answers

Direct answers to the questions Northlake buyers ask most about Pecan Square's new parks, based on the verified details in this article. Information was last reviewed in October 2026.

• Are new parks actually coming to Pecan Square this fall?

  Hillwood has announced two new community parks for fall 2026: Jack's Junction, an adventure playground with play and climbing structures, and Daffodil Park, a family park with a playground, tot track, glider swings, shade structures, and terraced lawns intended to provide additional space for community activities and outdoor use. Announced for fall 2026; not confirmed open as of October 14, 2026.

• What is Jack's Junction like?

  Per Hillwood, Jack's Junction is designed for adventurous play with specialized play and climbing structures meant to build motor skills through balance play, plus lawn area and seating for parents.

• What is Daffodil Park like?

  Per Hillwood, Daffodil Park is planned as a family hub with a playground, a tot track for young children, glider swings, an outdoor lounge area, a shade structure suited to Texas weather, and terraced lawns intended to provide additional space for community activities and outdoor use.

• Do the new parks change what already exists at Pecan Square?

  No. They add to a larger amenity network that already includes Jackson Hall, resort-style pools and a splash pad, The Arena, The Greeting House, the Barking Lot dog park, trails, and Starling Park. Existing amenities identified by Hillwood as available include those listed here; the two new parks are additions announced for fall 2026 and not confirmed open as of October 14, 2026.

• Where is Pecan Square located and which schools serve it?

  Pecan Square is entirely within the Town of Northlake in Denton County, on the FM 407 corridor just west of I-35W, within Northwest ISD. Johnie Daniel Elementary is located within the community, and Barksdale Middle School is now operating nearby. A school's proximity does not guarantee assignment. Buyers should verify elementary, middle and high school assignments for the exact address directly through Northwest ISD.

  Pecan Square is one community within the broader Northlake–Argyle–Justin study area. See the guide to living along FM 407 for a corridor map, nearby-community comparisons and a method for checking address-specific routes.

What Hillwood Has Announced for Fall 2026

Hillwood's official Pecan Square community communications describe two park projects announced for fall 2026. The first, Jack's Junction, is positioned as an adventure play destination. Per Hillwood, it focuses on adventurous play, with specialized play and climbing structures designed to build motor skills through balance play, plus ample lawn area and seating for parents.

The second, Daffodil Park, is planned as a versatile family hub. Per Hillwood's announcement, it will include a shade structure for warm Texas afternoons, glider swings, an outdoor lounge area, a playground, a "tot track" designed as a safe space for young children, and terraced lawns intended to provide additional space for community activities and outdoor use.

Both parks are announced additions to Pecan Square's amenity plan, not replacements for the community's existing pool complex, amenity buildings, dog park, or trail system. They sit alongside the new retail and school development occurring along the FM 407 and Gibbs Road corridor, which the What's Being Built Near Pecan Square article covers in more depth.

An At-a-Glance Look at the New Parks

What This Means for Relocating Buyers

For a relocating family, parks are one of the first things a checklist compares across communities, and Pecan Square's announcement is a real data point in that comparison. Two new parks mean more of the community's open space is being delivered, which matters to buyers evaluating Pecan Square against neighboring master plans. For the full builder and community lineup in the corridor, the New Construction guide compares communities, builders, and inventory side by side.

The timing matters too. The announced fall 2026 timeline affects when a family buying today might begin using upgraded play and gathering space, which makes the park schedule relevant to the purchase timeline, not just an amenity list footnote. Announced for fall 2026; not confirmed open as of October 14, 2026. A buyer closing in late 2026 should still expect any new park to be verified as open and completed rather than assumed finished because a season was named.

The school news in the same corridor reinforces the timing point. Floyd Barksdale Middle School opened for the 2026–27 school year in Northlake. Northwest ISD's current campus website lists 6901 Mulkey Lane, Northlake, TX 76247. Pecan Square is located within Northwest ISD. Johnie Daniel Elementary is located within the community, and Barksdale Middle School is now operating nearby. A school's proximity does not guarantee assignment. Buyers should verify elementary, middle and high school assignments for the exact address directly through Northwest ISD. The Northwest ISD high school rezoning update explains that future high school boundaries for the district, including the planned Davis High School, have not been finalized, and no current middle school assignment should be used to promise a future high school assignment.

What This Means for Homeowners and Sellers

For current Pecan Square homeowners and for sellers in nearby Northlake communities, a newly announced park is the type of community improvement buyers notice during research. Marketing copy should describe parks accurately: Jack's Junction and Daffodil Park are announced for fall 2026, not open and finished. Overstating an amenity's status can create the exact trust problem a seller is trying to avoid.

There is a second seller angle worth naming. When communities compete for the same relocating buyers, amenity delivery affects how new construction and resale homes are compared in real time. A resale home in a mature Northlake community with a completed park network competes differently against a new build in a community whose parks remain under construction. That dynamic is covered in the new construction vs. resale decision guide, and it argues for presenting a home's true finished state rather than a future promise.

What Relocating Buyers Should Verify

• Opening status by park. Confirm with the Pecan Square team whether each park is open, under construction, or still scheduled, because fall 2026 timing can shift.
• Finished features. Ask which features are complete at each park. Announced plans can change between announcement and ribbon cutting.
• School assignment by address. Confirm the current attendance area for the exact home with Northwest ISD. A school's proximity does not guarantee assignment. The Northlake schools guide lists the schools near the corridor; assignments are property-specific.
• Tax and assessment details. Verify the home's HOA dues, Northlake MMD No. 1 tax rate, exemptions and all other applicable taxing entities for the exact property. Rates and HOA dues can change. Verify current amounts directly through the HOA, Denton Central Appraisal District, applicable taxing authorities and current property records. The HOA, PID, and MUD guide explains how these attach to the land.
• Builders, homesites, and move-in timing. Current builder rosters, available homesites, incentives, and move-in dates change frequently at Pecan Square. Pull current availability from the Fall 2026 New Construction Guide and verify it directly with the builder.

How This Compares Across Northlake Communities

Pecan Square is not the only Northlake-area community investing in amenity space. Harvest by Hillwood lists a working farm, two resort-style pools, and an 11-acre lake among its open amenities; The Ridge at Northlake has announced a future adventure park and plans a second amenity campus for later phases; and Canyon Falls residents have access to the Canyon Falls Club and a network of paved and natural trails per the community's official website. The Harvest, Pecan Square, and Canyon Falls comparison walks through how the communities stack up on lifestyle, schools, and cost. Buyers should compare completed amenities versus announced amenities community by community, because a plan is not the same as an open park.

Pecan Square Park Questions Buyers Ask

Sources

• Pecan Square by Hillwood, "Pecan Square's New Community Parks for 2026" (Jack's Junction and Daffodil Park announcements)
• Pecan Square by Hillwood, Community FAQ (amenities, schools, Barksdale Middle School)
• Northwest ISD, Barksdale Middle School construction page (construction details; 7273 Mulkey Lane is the construction-page address, not the current campus website address)
• Northwest ISD, Floyd Barksdale Middle School campus website (lists 6901 Mulkey Lane, Northlake, TX 76247)
• Northwest ISD, "Attendance boundaries approved for 2026-2027"
• Northwest ISD, "Barksdale Middle School students to be known as the Broncos"
• Cross Timbers Gazette, "Northwest ISD names principal for soon-to-open Barksdale Middle School," April 20, 2026

All sources accessed September 2026.

Builder incentives, financing offers, pricing, inventory, homesites, and availability at Pecan Square are subject to change without notice. Offers may have eligibility requirements, and not every buyer will qualify. Quick move-in inventory can change rapidly; verify current details directly with the builder before making decisions.

Theresa De La Rosa, Broker, REALTOR®
Covenant Heritage Realty, LLC | In DFW Living Group